All aTwitter: 3 February 2022

One legacy. One unified future.

We are the Washington Commanders #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/Eav9NOV5Mm

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022

The Washington Commanders. pic.twitter.com/im1XgTc4Qo

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 2, 2022

The next chapter for the Washington Commanders should be a return to winning, right here in DC. pic.twitter.com/FIk1F0QqRG

— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) February 2, 2022

I asked Jason Wright about @MayorBowser's desire to get the Commanders back in DC https://t.co/ZZndQ5ohBT

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 2, 2022

Jason Wright is on @1067theFan right now with B&F. Says they chose the Today Show because they are a global brand. They were surprised fans were upset by that but thinks it was the right decision.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) February 2, 2022

The Washington Football Team has officially rebranded as the Washington Commanders.

Franchise identities (by season):

1932: Boston Braves
1933-1936: Boston Redskins
1937-2019: Washington Redskins
2020-2021: Washington Football Team
2022-?: Washington Commanders

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) February 2, 2022

The reveal pic.twitter.com/igt482oQvW

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) February 2, 2022

SHEEESH pic.twitter.com/j8XcFpO0Lz

— Jordan Asri (@CommandersToday) February 2, 2022

Know I’m dripped out in all 3 https://t.co/hhkaBOaOpQ

— Kam Curl (@KCurl_2) February 2, 2022

Officially a Washington Commander #TakeCommand

— John Bates (@jjohnbates) February 3, 2022

From the team, full explainer on the significance of each uniform design. pic.twitter.com/fwpDPCuBGZ

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 2, 2022

Logo explanations from the Commanders (so many buzzwords @funnydanny!) pic.twitter.com/s15mWB11KN

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) February 2, 2022

If this is the field…. This is pic.twitter.com/mw3ANDi9SE

— Lets Talk Washington (@LetsTalkWash) February 2, 2022

Back of the black unis. Very unique nameplate. pic.twitter.com/Jst0Wq2ifE

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 2, 2022

Please fix the white jerseys @whoisjwright @Commanders @juliedonaldson_ pic.twitter.com/FFJGrH9BG4

— The Washington Brass (@TheBrassDC) February 2, 2022

Jason Wright just said we will have a fourth jersey combination by 2024!

— Bleeding Burgundy & Gold (@BleedinBnG) February 2, 2022

Away:#TakeCommand #Commanders #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/c67DH7aBxE

— Tae & Todd Washington Commanders Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) February 2, 2022

Put Russell Wilson in these jersey’s and then ask me if I like them.

— Washington Realm (@WashingtonRealm) February 2, 2022

I’m a very open-minded person, but this, this ain’t it… pic.twitter.com/4owVylyt1D

— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) February 2, 2022

Thank the Lord that "Peoples team" stuff wasn't real.

— WFT Declassified Podcast (@DeclassifiedWft) February 2, 2022

Quirked-up white boy with a little bit of swag bussin it down sexual style, possibly goated with the sauce pic.twitter.com/Yd5AsxM6LL

— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) February 2, 2022

The @Commanders announced their new name like an hour ago and the @gmfb breakfast table already got the new swag pic.twitter.com/fGAw3GPLpi

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 2, 2022

Think of the most famous SB winners...does anybody refer to the '85 Bears as the '86 Bears because they won the SB in January of '86? No. What about the '72 Dolphins? SB was won in '73. This is a botch. https://t.co/QgDTD861PA

— Kevin Sheehan (@kevinsheehanDC) February 2, 2022

Washington Commanders: Inside the NFL franchise's search for a new nickname and logo... Why the Wolves became too tough... Another name that had some juice but would have led to bigger issues... https://t.co/508fL2tOjY

— John Keim (@john_keim) February 2, 2022

After bringing on Code and Theory as the external agency partnered with the team on this process, and as I've reported many, MANY times; Red Wolves WAS a 'finalist' and WAS strongly considered.

The Team's legal division put in legit exploratory efforts to assess viability.

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) February 2, 2022

All through December and January, the team were in constant anxiety that a concrete and verifiable leak would emerge at any moment, as the number of people who knew the name continued to grow.

Sleepless nights were a common theme, and there were jokes about it.

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) February 2, 2022

Finally, while alumni didn't receive confirmation of the new name until recently, Jason Wright kept them involved at every step of the process.

Maintaining strong connections to the past whilst trying to launch a brand new identity is hard, and this was the strategy to do it.

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) February 2, 2022

#WashingtonCommanders as a name isn’t bad. But the rollout was. The botched misdirection, clumsy leaks & complete lack of energy & pizazz for the actual announcement of the name on the @TODAYshow are hard to fathom given all of the time that the #Commanders had to get this right.

— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) February 2, 2022

Jason Wright says there will be a Commanders fight song and it’s likely to be similar to “Hail to the Redskins.” pic.twitter.com/h7uNmFLngl

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 2, 2022

Washington alumni and co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder arrive at unveiling with Commanders varsity jackets pic.twitter.com/TtaygiugFN

— NBC Sports Washington Football (@NBCSWASFootball) February 2, 2022

I asked a @Commanders front office/business source about the varsity style jackets worn by the alumni at the launch.

They said that initially these were not planned to be put in production for sale, but they've been overwhelmed by requests for them.

"They're a hit!"

Will sell.

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) February 2, 2022

According to @Fanatics, since launching the Commanders name, they are the top-selling team overall across all sports on Fanatics. The Terry McLaurin and Chase Young Burgundy jerseya are both in the top 5 (ahead of the Tom Brady red #Bucs jersey).

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 2, 2022

It's kinda cool that Jordan Reed was there for the uniform unveiling on 2-2-22#takecommand

— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) February 2, 2022

LIVE: Introducing our next chapter https://t.co/SPKYwISuFc

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022

On the TODAY Panel:

Team President Jason Wright

Doug Williams

Jon Allen pic.twitter.com/GSIUd0DuzC

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) February 2, 2022

Jon Allen with that look 'I didn't vote for this shit'.

— BGObsession (@BGObsession) February 2, 2022

Me every time I try to shake hands with new people I meet. pic.twitter.com/PWul9PAHLA

— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) February 2, 2022

.@jonallen93_ stopped by his alma mater @StoneBridgeHS to surprise students with some new gear pic.twitter.com/yWEcMwCAAK

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022

Easier to get used to if they didn’t roll out 3 mismatched, peewee garbage uniforms

— Andrew Mehler (@AndrewRM53) February 2, 2022

More disappointed than going to the bathroom and losing the pretty girl at the bar that you’ve bought drinks all night.

— Jessup (@LetShadCo_Ok) February 2, 2022

They had 18 months to make it perfect and came up with a marketing major senior project. The only thing that will fix this horseshit is a run of SB wins.

— Lee Meyers (@drleemeyers) February 2, 2022

The TODAY show tees up the launch by referring to the ongoing investigations into the sexual misconduct and workplace breaches.

Have to believe that wasn't part of the plan...

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) February 2, 2022

The announcement was Doug Williams leaning over with his arm draped around Jonathan Allen and saying "we are the Commanders."

No bells and whistles. Then a follow up from Craig Melvin.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) February 2, 2022

From Jason:

“Build a mascot together”

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) February 2, 2022

To end this historic day the @Commanders light up the DMV. Good night! #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/z3i17ywJaB

— Joey Colby-Begovich (@Joey_Socrates) February 3, 2022

This is notable that Pierre Garcon is pictured in Commanders gear. He has no reason to support this rebrand, since he was not re-signed a free agent and he wanted to return. I salute him. https://t.co/Ofk1fLJ9b5

— Disco (@discoque5) February 2, 2022

Who will be the Week 1 QB of the Washington pic.twitter.com/hVFjESU2Jb

— PFF Bet (@PFF_Bet) February 2, 2022

Some Senior Bowl QB reactions to Washington’s new name:

Sam Howell, UNC: “I like that one. ‘Commanders’ sounds cool, you know?”

Bailey Zappe, WKU: “I wouldn’t mind being a Commander.” Also joked “I’d take all 32, if I could.”

Kenny Pickett, Pitt: pic.twitter.com/6hLZnccu5G

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) February 2, 2022

So… Commanders? pic.twitter.com/wHWsvB9mDV

— Danny Rouhier (@funnydanny) February 2, 2022

Now, get a QB.

— John Keim (@john_keim) February 2, 2022

Reminder: 10am tomorrowhttps://t.co/ZooBNU5v5P

— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) February 3, 2022

An exclusive #RealSports podcast investigation sheds light on the alleged culture of sexual harassment at the Washington football franchise. Listen now. https://t.co/QUq3L7I8FT pic.twitter.com/Z1VnBFZppM

— Real Sports (@RealSportsHBO) February 3, 2022

For those that are looking for a 'smoking gun' to out Snyder - perhaps this might be it. A former cheerleader told @RealSportsHBO that Snyder made "repeated & unwanted advances toward her." Different than another cheerleader accusation. @NFL culture is something else, man. https://t.co/KrZMJQkpLF

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) February 3, 2022

After Jim Harbaugh told Michigan he would be returning, a source confirmed to @ChadGraff that the Vikings are planning to make an offer to Rams OC Kevin O’Connell to become their next head coach.

The deal can’t be finalized until after the Super Bowl.https://t.co/mi6qfr368f pic.twitter.com/mvQvIPVLCw

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) February 3, 2022

Also worth mentioning: O'Connell and Adofo-Mensah worked together in San Francisco in 2016.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 3, 2022

That's interesting. Not important.

— Eddie (@Ed__III) February 3, 2022

https://t.co/jOWVdUEEhX

— Tonio (@orlandoupnext) February 3, 2022

The Vikings saw this very differently and not as a 'slam dunk' as a source put it to me, the way they felt Harbaugh viewed the situation coming into Wed. There was no offer extended. This isn't necessarily a matter of who said no to who, but 2 sides that did not align on the

— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) February 3, 2022

FWIW, I don't gather that there's any bad blood from either side. Just sounds like a difference in expectation from Harbaugh's perspective and from the Vikings'.

— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) February 3, 2022